Manhattan University is a private, Catholic university in New York City. Originally established in 1853 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools as an academy for day students, it was later incorporated as an institution of higher education through a charter granted by the New York State Board of Regents. In 1922, it moved from Manhattan to the Riverdale sectio…
Manhattan University is a private, Catholic university in New York City. Originally established in 1853 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools as an academy for day students, it was later incorporated as an institution of higher education through a charter granted by the New York State Board of Regents. In 1922, it moved from Manhattan to the Riverdale section of the Bronx, roughly 6.4 miles north of its original location on 131st Street in Manhattanville.
Former names: Academy of the Holy Infancy (1853–1863) Manhattan College (1863–2024)
Motto: Signum Fidei (Latin)
Motto in English: Sign of the Faith
Type: Private university
Established: 1853
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic (Lasallian)
Academic affiliations: ACCU · NAICU · Annapolis Group · CLAC · Oberlin Group
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